President Sandu: "If Russia comes to power, Moldova will become a base for hybrid warfare against the EU."

Wednesday, Jul 9, 2025

Der Standard

Moldova’s President Sandu defends democracy against Kremlin attacks, emphasizing shared EU goals with Ukraine.

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Moldova’s President, Maia Sandu, who has been defending Moldova’s fragile democracy against Moscow for nearly five years, stated that if Russia gains power, Moldova will become a base for hybrid warfare against the EU. During an interview with DER STANDARD, she emphasized the heroic efforts of Ukraine in its fight for a free Europe and stressed that both Ukraine and Moldova are pursuing their path to the EU together.

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